Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

in Kenya with Mary, 10, circa 2006]. On the last stop of that trip, I went to Kenya to climb a mountain. Our connection to Kenya remains strong; we are also the guardians for one of the children from that orphanage, @sammyikua , who now studies in Maine. A group of graduate students from Berkeley were coming to Kenya.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Kisumu, Kenya: Social Media Week. Seattle, WA: End of Summer Soiree: Resource Roundup and Social Networking. Busia, Kenya: Building for the Future with Appmaker-Mozilla Western Kenya Network. Busia, Kenya: Building for the Future with Appmaker-Mozilla Western Kenya Network. September 10. September 17.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

We have webinar recordings , tools, and resources to help you make stories that stand out. Kisumu, Kenya: Social Media Week. End of Summer Soiree: Resource Roundup and Networking. Busia, Kenya: Building for the Future with Appmaker-Mozilla Western Kenya Network. Busia, Kenya: Social Media Week Event.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and changemakers around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet. Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Joins Mozilla Maker Party 2016.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Before and during her studies, she conducted field research for governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as foundations, on maternal and child health in Sri Lanka, Ghana, Haiti, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya and India. Connect with Kenya through CD Baby and Source Consulting Group. Share Tweet.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Busia, Kenya. NetSquared Kenya and Mozilla Caravan (Kisumu City, Kenya). Busia, Kenya: Turning Information into Action — Net2 Kenya Mombasa Local Network. Busia, Kenya: Turning Information into Action — Net2 Kenya Mombasa Local Network. Net2 KenyaWise Program. Thursday, November 27, 2014.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Busia, Kenya. NetSquared Kenya and Mozilla Caravan (Kisumu City, Kenya). Busia, Kenya: Turning Information into Action — Net2 Kenya Mombasa Local Network. Busia, Kenya: Turning Information into Action — Net2 Kenya Mombasa Local Network. Net2 KenyaWise Program. Thursday, November 27, 2014.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

One cool project that came out of a RHoK event is InfoPlace Kenya , an Android application for information and directions of essential places in Kenya like hospitals, tourists attractions, restaurants, educational facilities, and more. " More Hackathon Resources. TechSoup's Hacker Helper can get you started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2009

These efforts will directly benefit children in Gambia, Zambia, Kenya and Ethiopia. Mango trees in Kenya. Dubbed a “local blogging guru” by the Washington Post, Geoff’s award-winning book “Now is Gone” was released in 2007 and has been cited by the Wall Street Journal as a valuable resource for social media.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Ultimately, the cohort decided to move forward with ideas that bring multiple resources together in a user-friendly manner through SMS or USSD. We generated ideas for features like crop-specific guidance, multi-language accessibility, real-time market pricing data, and access to peer-to-peer training and resources. Dun-Ying Vicki Yu.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2011

In addition to helping provide very deserving NGOs with technological resources the run also seeks to encourage awareness and connections among and between NGOs and the very people these organizations serve. SANGONeT's mission is to help the approximately 100,000 NGOs operating in South Africa with technological and computing support.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Decatur, Illinois: Free and Low-Cost Resources for Nonprofit Software. Center photo : Chrispin Okumu / NetSquared Kenya / CC BY. Right photo : Chrispin Okumu / NetSquared Kenya / CC BY. Monday, October 9, 2017. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: Giving Tuesday Brainstorming. Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 19, 2011

She's also the wife of Kenya Masala , whose song, "Mango Delight," I use for the Big Vision Podcast's intro and outro. For more info, go to [link] Gabriela mentioned Improv Everywhere as a resource for people who want to learn more about how to organize flash mobs.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

These are just three of our services dedicated to ensuring that nonprofits and NGOs have the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential. Or if you’re in Kenya check out the computer training workshops in rural schools.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Melbourne, Australia: How to Deliver in Digital with Limited Resources and High Expectations. Busia, Kenya. Maker Party Western Kenya. Wellington, New Zealand: Don’t Get Dumped Like a Whale! Internet Safety for Community Groups. Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Taipei, Taiwan: Data for Social Good. Thursday, October 16, 2014.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Gansky calls these “Mesh” businesses ([link] that leverage data and social networks to allow people to share resources conveniently (a car sitting idle, an extra room in your house). A woman in Kenya (replete with name and photo) who could use your $50 to start a corner store.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

There was also an associated effort called the Trusted Intermediary Global Accessible Resources (TIGAR) project, to ease the exchange of accessible book files between libraries for the blind and print disabled. Developing countries like Kenya and Ghana, which are starting to make good progress on these efforts, aren’t in the LDC category.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Since I’m enroute to Kenya, I invited Jeff Achen to share his thoughts. GiveMN is an innovative online resource that is changing the way Minnesotans give and helping create a stronger nonprofit community for Minnesota. Since I’m enroute to Kenya, I invited Jeff Achen to share his thoughts. Go Minnesota!

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 23, 2013

With TEDx in a Box, individuals in the developing world and other underserved areas are delivered all the resources they need for an event, packaged into a portable box designed by IDEO. So far, boxes have been shipped to organizers in Ecuador, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, India and Pakistan — and counting.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Kibera is a slum located within the city of Nairobi, Kenya. However, as Map Kibera's public website points out: "Without basic knowledge of the geography and resources of Kibera it is impossible to have an informed discussion on how to improve the lives of residents."

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

Dara is motivated by bringing together organizations that offer corporate social responsible resources through our network to the people and organizations who really need help. One of the things TechSoup does well is to bring relevant tools and resources to the needs that people have on the ground. Additional Resources.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

With an eye-catching slideshow of breathtaking images featuring remote villages in Kenya, it is clear whom AHA benefits and where their focus lies. This effect creates a stylish home page that serves as a resource for anyone captivated by sweet kitties and puppies, be they potential owners, volunteers or benefactors.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Kibera is a slum located within the city of Nairobi, Kenya. However, as Map Kibera's public website points out: "Without basic knowledge of the geography and resources of Kibera it is impossible to have an informed discussion on how to improve the lives of residents."

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

As the virus’ impact has moved to a regionally-evolving place, some clubs need resources at different times. “In Helping to navigate that pivot in business continuity planning, resources, and funding was definitely new. budget, limited resources, limited man/womanpower, etc.)? imagine living in a refugee camp in Kenya.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

Thousands of people - with the aid of their computers, mobile phones, and online applications - were able to do important work to save lives and bring resources where they were badly needed, without needing to travel. One of the main ones that anchors this work is Ushahidi.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

When resources are scarce our. For those nonprofits working on economic issues - In Kenya, the M-Pesa. So how can nonprofits utilize mobile phones for their work? There are many examples of the benefits of the mobile in emerging and. developing economies in Asia and Africa. ability to find useful and innovative ways to use available.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 24, 2006

The beginning of the book is peaceful and slow-moving, a description of an African girl growing up on a farm in Kenya, but education changes everything. In 2002 she was elected to Kenya's Parliament and was appointed Assistant Minister in the Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources. Others were not so fortunate.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

This is critical for all nonprofits, especially smaller ones that have limited staff and financial resources. If I don’t have the time / resources to complete every task within the Content Strategy methodology, what are the most important activities I should spend time on? Where can I learn more?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

Nonprofit Success Story: Ushahidi, a nonprofit headquartered in Kenya, used Kickstarter to launch production of BRCK, a Wi-Fi router and mobile modem built to withstand the elements. The flexibility of campaign-types as well as the wealth of support and resources makes Indiegogo ideal for nonprofits first getting into the crowdfunding game.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. There are so many resources available to ensure that your organization has a successful campaign. Brian: Let’s go. .

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2015

Because of the TechSoup members who have signed up and as part of our Phone for Phone program , children in Kenya have learned to read, girls of color in the U.S. Image 1 : Human Resources Establishment. and the Lake County Council on Aging in Mentor, Ohio. Image 2 : Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade / CC BY. spanhidden.

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Forum One

APRIL 29, 2009

My section focused on a case study of storytelling in the field, when I was a Congressional Hunger Fellow in Cambodia and Kenya from 2005-2007. Working for a non profit, I had very few resources, and I didn't speak the local languages well enough to gather the stories alone.

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Forum One

APRIL 29, 2009

My section focused on a case study of storytelling in the field, when I was a Congressional Hunger Fellow in Cambodia and Kenya from 2005-2007. Working for a non profit, I had very few resources, and I didn't speak the local languages well enough to gather the stories alone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2007

What did you do while your in Cambodia (and Kenya)? Throughout my two years at Pact, with residence in both Cambodia and Kenya, I spent much of my time doing actual program work, providing technical assistance to our partners, and chronicling lessons learned. What are you doing now?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Nonprofit Success Story: Ushahidi, a nonprofit headquartered in Kenya, used Kickstarter to launch production of BRCK, a Wi-Fi router and mobile modem built to withstand the elements. The flexibility of campaign-types as well as the wealth of support and resources makes Indiegogo ideal for nonprofits first getting into the crowdfunding game.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 29, 2009

If you have written a post on this topic and would like me to consider it as a guest post, please fill out this form or if you know of a good resource on the topic, add in the comments and I'll aggregate. Note from Beth: This week I'm researching and thinking about the topic of creating movements.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Wikipedia was a popular resource and established as a citizen-driven information source. The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. What’s so important or interesting about this? Indirect Content. Social Media in Disaster Response.

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